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Computational Biology trainees at the University of Pittsburgh are taught and mentored by leading experts at two of the foremost computer science and biomedical research institutions in the world.
The program provides students with interdisciplinary training in various fields of computational biology: Cellular and Systems Modeling, Computational Structural Biology, Bioimage Informatics, and Computational Genomics.
CPCB students also benefit from numerous professional development opportunities available at both host institutions. Together, the CPCB program positions our students to be leaders in this exciting field of biology and has prepared our graduates to go on to successful careers in both academia, industry, and beyond!
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Machine Learning
- Computational Genomics
- Computational Structural Biology
- Cellular & Systems Modeling
- Laboratory Methods for Computational Biologists
- Laboratory Methods for Automated Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Mathematics Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 120 other PhDs in Mathematics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
We welcome students from various backgrounds, including life sciences, computer sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics or engineering majors.
We especially welcome students with interdisciplinary backgrounds (e.g., with undergraduate (or Master’s) degrees in computational biology or bioinformatics), or multi-disciplinary backgrounds, for example, double major or major/minor in biology and a quantitative science.
- Completed application form
- Personal statement
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- International students: evidence of English Language Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
48752 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 48752 USD per year during 60 months. -
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48752 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 48752 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
30424 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30424 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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Scholarships Information
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